Nottingham’s mental health team includes school counselor Kelynne Bisbee ( school psychologist Margaret Dassira ( and school social worker, Ehvyn Wilson ( Office hours and additional contact information is below. Students who need and benefit from one-to-one counseling are also seen on a limited term basis. In addition, small group counseling occurs by grade level relating to emotional regulation and social skills. School counselors teach lessons across all grade levels to all students relating to social, emotional, academic skills and career topics. Their ideas for small steps to take and who will notice with them when things are better. What has worked in the past (exceptions to the problem) What strengths and resources they have to help them move one step further. Where they are on the pathway to their preferred future It is strength focused and recognizes their autonomy. My counseling approach is to work with students to identify their best hopes or goals. I see my role as helping students create solutions to their problems. I believe that the quality of our relationships with children is usually the best predictor of how well we help them. My undergraduate degree is from Connecticut College and I attended George Washington University for my masters in school counseling. I was a trial lawyer for many years before deciding to change careers and enroll in graduate school for school counseling. I am an avid walker, bicyclist, tennis player and vegetable gardener. I have lived in Arlington with my wife for over 30 years and we raised our children here. I am a full-time school counselor at Nottingham.
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